Terminally ill Stanford professor teaches class about dying from cancer
A Stanford University professor's new curriculum explores the multiple aspects and phases of a person dying of cancer, and it comes from a person with first-hand knowledge.
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A Stanford University professor's new curriculum explores the multiple aspects and phases of a person dying of cancer, and it comes from a person with first-hand knowledge.
Of the Asian women diagnosed with lung cancer, 57% are nonsmokers, according to a study. For all others, only 15% of the women diagnosed had no history of smoking.
Elizabeth Cook spoke with Dr. Heather Wakelee with Stanford thoracic oncology about a study showing most Asian American women with lung cancer have never smoked. (5-10-24)
A Bay Area-based study finds that 80% of Asian American women with lung cancer never smoked and researchers are trying to figure out why. Elizabeth Cook reports.
A Bay Area-based study finds that 80% of Asian American women with lung cancer never smoked and researchers are trying to figure out why.
George Brown, the co-founder and longtime drummer of Kool & The Gang who helped write such hits as "Too Hot," "Ladies Night," "Joanna" and the party favorite "Celebration," has died at age 74.
The American Cancer Society has updated its lung cancer screening guidelines to include more adults. Dr. Timothy Tiutan, an oncology hospitalist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, joins CBS News to discuss what prompted the update.
The fight against cancer is a personal one for the president.
For the last seven weeks, a San Francisco fifth grader has embarked on a physical challenge that most adults wouldn't consider trying, all of his own accord.
Doctors are seeking to unravel the mystery as to why lung cancer is claiming victims who have never smoked in their lives, including a Silicon Valley entrepreneur who is not letting the disease slow her down.
On this Mother's Day, KPIX 5 anchor Elizabeth Cook has another reason she'll be hugging her mother even tighter.
Pellegrino died Tuesday in New York of lung cancer, according to his publicist...
Best known for her role as a ditzy waitress 'Vera' on the '70s and '80s CBS sitcom "Alice," Beth Howland died of lung cancer...
A Bay Area athlete's battle with lung cancer has inspired a unique journey to raise awareness and funds to combat the disease.
Khalil Shaheed, an Oakland jazz trumpeter famous for his ability to bridge distinct styles, died Friday after several years with lung cancer.
Scientists from the University of California San Francisco, Kaiser Permanente, and China have teamed up to study a molecular test that could give more patients a chance to be cured of lung cancer.
'TV on the Radio' has canceled some upcoming tour dates because of the death of its bassist Gerard Smith of lung cancer...
For the first time in decades, the death rate from lung cancer among women in the U.S. is finally dropping. It may be a turning point in the smoking-fueled epidemic.
A record low number of Californians are still lighting up, with Marin County the lowest in the state with just 7.3 percent of the population smoking.
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs.
The child walked seven miles through rough terrain, officials said. Mountain lions were spotted in the area he passed through.
The U.K. Supreme Court has ruled the country's 2010 Equality Act defines a woman as someone born biologically female in a potential landmark case for transgender rights.
Jimmy Butler had 38 points, seven rebounds and six assists creating opportunities on both ends at every chance, Stephen Curry scored 37, and the Golden State Warriors earned the seventh seed in the Western Conference playoffs by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 121-116 in the Play-In Tournament.
Loren Taylor was ahead of the nine other candidates on the ballot with nearly 49 percent of the vote in the first round of ranked-choice voting as of about 8:15 p.m.
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs.
The child walked seven miles through rough terrain, officials said. Mountain lions were spotted in the area he passed through.
Jimmy Butler had 38 points, seven rebounds and six assists creating opportunities on both ends at every chance, Stephen Curry scored 37, and the Golden State Warriors earned the seventh seed in the Western Conference playoffs by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 121-116 in the Play-In Tournament.
Loren Taylor was ahead of the nine other candidates on the ballot with nearly 49 percent of the vote in the first round of ranked-choice voting as of about 8:15 p.m.
Bryce Harper and J.T. Realmuto homered, and Bryson Stott and Max Kepler added two hits apiece as the Phillies beat the Giants on Tuesday night.
Some of the Warriors most dedicated fans are reflecting on the journey that brought them here.
All eastbound lanes of the Bay Bridge out of San Francisco are open after a vehicle fire broke out Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
The shooting happened near Turk and Mason streets, around 5:30 p.m.
Valkyries diehards learned who would be Golden State's first-ever draft pick alongside each other at Thrive City.
San Francisco City Attorneys are trying to close four Tenderloin businesses that they say have been operating as illegal casinos and trading spots for drugs and stolen merchandise.
Loren Taylor was ahead of the nine other candidates on the ballot with nearly 49 percent of the vote in the first round of ranked-choice voting as of about 8:15 p.m.
Ranked choice voting has been used in Oakland since 2010, and it's led to some pretty interesting results.
A Good Samaritan was honored in Oakland after he stepped in to stop a brutal attack at a grocery store in the city's Chinatown.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles announced Tuesday that the Oakland Coliseum office may be closed for several months, due to damage caused by metal thieves.
A person was arrested Monday evening in San Francisco after someone was fatally shot, according to police.
San Jose already passed a temporary ban on RV parking in certain parts of the city, so residents said the park was one of the only places they could go where they weren't being harassed.
Legoland Discovery Center Bay Area in Milpitas just crowned the winner of the Bay Area's 2025 Mini Master Model Builder, and one talented eight-year-old inventor is moving forward to compete on a global scale.
Nearly three decades after a man was killed in San Jose, authorities in the South Bay said they have identified the suspected killer through DNA evidence.
Instead of telling people to wait for the light to change colors, there were AI-generated messages impersonating Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
Northern Santa Clara is transforming an old manufacturing hub into a bustling neighborhood that promises to bring in new business and entertainment zones.
A Sonoma County judge has issued a temporary restraining order against Sonoma State University.
Marin County needs affordable housing for its employees, and like some other jurisdictions around the Bay Area, the county is trying to build homes for its own workers and teachers.
Just before 4 p.m., a man walked into a Chase Bank at 2245 Mendocino Avenue and handed a teller a note, demanding cash, police said.
Authorities in Sonoma County have launched an investigation into a potential murder-suicide after two people were found dead in a home over the weekend.
They say necessity is the mother of invention and in Petaluma, two mothers are teaming up to invent a new kind of coffee shop and it's happening in a most unlikely location.
Jimmy Butler had 38 points, seven rebounds and six assists creating opportunities on both ends at every chance, Stephen Curry scored 37, and the Golden State Warriors earned the seventh seed in the Western Conference playoffs by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 121-116 in the Play-In Tournament.
Soderstrom went deep with nobody out in the first off White Sox starter Sean Burke (1-3) for a 3-0 lead.
Bryce Harper and J.T. Realmuto homered, and Bryson Stott and Max Kepler added two hits apiece as the Phillies beat the Giants on Tuesday night.
After playing 15 seasons and more than 1,000 games in the regular season and playoffs, Logan Couture can no longer play hockey because of a debilitating injury that has sidelined him for nearly 15 months.
Willy Adames and Mike Yastrzemski homered, and Tyler Fitzgerald also went deep, doubled and tripled to lead the Giants to a 10-4 win over the Phillies.
A Good Samaritan was honored in Oakland after he stepped in to stop a brutal attack at a grocery store in the city's Chinatown.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles announced Tuesday that the Oakland Coliseum office may be closed for several months, due to damage caused by metal thieves.
A person was arrested Monday evening in San Francisco after someone was fatally shot, according to police.
The shooting happened near Turk and Mason streets, around 5:30 p.m.
Nearly three decades after a man was killed in San Jose, authorities in the South Bay said they have identified the suspected killer through DNA evidence.
Legoland Discovery Center Bay Area in Milpitas just crowned the winner of the Bay Area's 2025 Mini Master Model Builder, and one talented eight-year-old inventor is moving forward to compete on a global scale.
The case could determine whether Mark Zuckerberg's company might have to divest WhatsApp and Instagram.
Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams testified Wednesday afternoon before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism.
U.S. tariffs on China could add hundreds of dollars to the cost an iPhone, a new analysis shows.
Instagram users under 16 won't be able to livestream or unblur nudity in direct messages they've received without parental approval.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
The move will ensure coverage through June for 15 million people, including immigrants, who receive health care via the program.
Kennedy's comment comes as the Environmental Protection Agency says it has now launched a new review of fluoride's health effects.
A fire involving a portable air compressor at the Martinez Refining Company on Wednesday night left one person injured, according to officials.
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling some products after consumers reported finding "small stones" in the chocolate bars.
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Loren Taylor was ahead of the nine other candidates on the ballot with nearly 49 percent of the vote in the first round of ranked-choice voting as of about 8:15 p.m.
Ranked choice voting has been used in Oakland since 2010, and it's led to some pretty interesting results.
In a unanimous vote, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors established the Castro Upper Market Entertainment Zone.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is in federal court for a second day in a landmark federal antitrust trial accusing Meta of being a monopoly.
The Trump administration is gearing up to investigate schools for potential Title IX violations for allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports, including San Jose State.
The NCAA updated its policy one day after the administration's order banning transgender athletes from competing on female teams.
The order directs that federally-run insurance programs, including TRICARE and Medicaid, exclude coverage for gender-affirming care for those under 19.
A Milpitas man convicted in the 2021 domestic violence murder of his transgender partner has been sentenced, prosecutors said.
John Ramos reports on how transgender advocates reacted to President Trump's announcement the government would only recognize two genders.
In a unanimous vote, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors established the Castro Upper Market Entertainment Zone.
Wink Martindale, the host of hit game shows "Gambit" and "Tic-Tac-Dough," has died. He was 91.
Northern Santa Clara is transforming an old manufacturing hub into a bustling neighborhood that promises to bring in new business and entertainment zones.
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
A long-running and unusual theater tradition in the North Bay is in jeopardy of coming to an end due to budget challenges.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
On Wednesday, expect cloudy skies and the cooling trend to continue, with highs in the 60s to the low 70s. Conditions should remain dry through Easter weekend and into next week. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
CBS News Bay Area morning edition headlines for April 16, 2025. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
Kelsi Thorud and Kevin Ko report on the Oakland mayoral election. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco
CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for April 15, 2025. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
Brian Hackney reports on the appearance of salmon at a restored creek. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
In 2025, KPIX is moving to a new community service award: the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award. Submit nominations for an outstanding community hero at kpix.com/icon.
It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.
For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
In East Palo Alto -- where state education numbers show more than nine in ten public school students are low income and more than half are English learners -- many are finding hope and connection at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is Army veteran who continues to live a life of service into his 80s, by feeding hundreds of San Francisco families a week.
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.